MLB.com's Matthew Leach reports St. Louis Cardinals IF D'Angelo Jimenez has hit just .125 and played erratically on defense this spring, making his roster chances an uphill battle. As a non-roster invitee, he needed to stand out from the crowd, and he has failed to do that.

Joe Strauss, of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the St. Louis Cardinals have signed IF D'Angelo Jimenez to a minor league contract. The parties agreed on a $600,000 base salary should Jimenez remain in the major leagues. His split contract also allows him to demand free agency if not with the Cardinals on a certain date, believed to be July 1.

Bill Ladson, of Washington.Nationals.MLB.com, reports the Washington Nationals designated 2B D'Angelo Jimenez for assignment Monday, April 30. It is unknown whether Jimenez will accept his assignment should he clear waivers.